Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek

1336 Drakes Creek Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 737 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5% in TN
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

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School Overview

Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek's student population of 737 students has grown by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
737 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek ranks within the top 5% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (TN)
#73 out of 1721 schools
(Top 5%)
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59%
28%
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58%
30%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
13%
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Black
7%
21%
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White
75%
60%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek's ranking?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek is ranked #73 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek often compared to?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creekis often viewed alongside schools like Merrol Hyde Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek?
737 students attend Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek offer ?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek part of?
Dr. William Burrus Elementary At Drakes Creek is part of Sumner County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 737 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 59% (Top 10%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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